[He was about to ask about who these Malnosso were when Polka brought up getting Ion some clothes. Oh, right, he wasn't wearing very much, now was he.]

A-Ah, that'd probably be for the best. Is there a place where I could find something to wear? I'm afraid I don't have any currency on me...

[Assuming that if he did, he'd even be able to use it, given this is a different world. On that note, how were they even speaking the same language...?]